About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s evidence informed teaching and learning strategy, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.

In addition to teaching staff, we have a large team of professional support staff who are experts in their own areas. These staff are a vital part of our dynamic School community and, alongside our teachers, strive constantly for what is best for the boys. Our professional support staff also have the opportunity to be involved in our co-curricular programs, working closely students, be that on the sporting field, on stage or otherwise.

The role

Applications are currently being sought from experienced Operations, Events or Administrative professionals to join our busy Secondary School Operations team. This fantastic opportunity will require a dedicated and team oriented individual to work in a job share capacity (2 days per week) on a fixed term basis until 12 December 2025. Note: the ideal work days are Monday and Friday however there is some flexibility to change these if required by the successful applicant. There is also the potential that this will become an ongoing opportunity.

Working in this highly collegial team, you will be responsible for providing operational support for events across the Secondary School paying particular attention to venue booking, room set-up, seating arrangements, speaker/guest requirements and other logistics in order to ensure the production of a high quality event for attendees. Experience working in a school environment will be advantageous but is not essential.

In order to thrive in this position you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in administration coupled with intermediate knowlege of a range of programs including the microsoft office suite and systems such as Synergetic.
• A strong attention to detail and a high regard for accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication in order to support interaction with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider administration team, supporting others in their role from time to time.
• A current working with children check and national criminal record check.

Why work for us?

• Play a pivotal role in Secondary School Operations.
• Be involved in internal event organisation such as assemblies and external events such as Valedictory Night.
• Work for an organisation that will offer you professional learning opportunities.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, by watching the short video below.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, or to apply, click on the link below. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [email protected]

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 1 September 2025. Please note: shortlisting and interviewing will commence prior to the application closing date as we would like the successful applicant to commence as soon as possible!

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.